WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION (Mounjaro) is currently not available for NHS prescription in Bolton/Greater Manchester.

We are receiving many requests to prescribe weight loss injections (Mounjaro) or similar. Greater Manchester ICB (the organisation responsible for overseeing NHS funding for practices in Bolton) has issued instructions that this medication cannot be prescribed for weight loss.

The website link below gives more information, including who may be eligible for this medication in the future. We do recognise that this is a frustrating situation for many patients and booking an appointment to speak about this will not change the outcome. The decision not to prescribe is NOT taken by the GPs / practitioners at the surgery – they have to follow the guidelines in place.

There are a number of our patients receiving Mounjaro (or similar) for their diabetes management – this is allowed on the NHS and will continue.

We also recognise that some patients are accessing prescriptions from private pharmacies or online providers. Please ensure you let your private provider know about any other medications you are taking. If you are receiving Mounjaro from a private provider AND taking the oral contraceptive pill or oral HRT, please contact us and book a medication review, as the oral contraceptive (or HRT) may not be as effective.